Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7545
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Craven (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Felix (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
- Noret (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary